I offer a comprehensive restoration, repair and conservation service on all types of antique and modern furniture. This includes refinishing and upholstery.I provide a first class service and advice. My well equipped and alarmed workshop has easy access to the M27 from both Southampton, Winchester and Portsmouth and I am able to offer transportation of items by arrangement. I value my reputation for reliability and punctual completion.
I am an Accredited Member of the prestigious British Antique Furniture Restorers’ Association having passed the stringent assessment process in April 2008 and sit on the Executive Committee.
I trained at West Dean College and passed, with Distinction, their Diploma in the Conservation and Restoration of Antique Furniture before completing a further year and achieving a Post Graduate Diploma from the University of Sussex in 2003 in the Conservation and Restoration of Antique Furniture. I then worked alongside an experienced restorer before setting up my own premises in October 2011.
I share the premises with my wife who is a picture framer and who can undertake all types of framing and frame restoration.
- Carcass repairs
- Cabinet making
- Veneering
- Decorative surface repairs including replacement of veneers
- French and Wax Polishing
- Ercol, Parker Knoll and G Plan restored
- Lacquer and paint finishes
- Collection and Delivery (by arrangement)
- Insurance work – Full written estimates available
- Modern furniture repaired and refinished
- Clock cases
- Traditional Upholstery and recovering of chairs and settees
- Stripping of surfaces and re-finishing with all types of finish
- New baize or leathers
- Cane seating
- Danish cord seating
- Decorative inlays
- Carving
- Consultancy
- Valuations
As the skills needed to restore the many aspects of furniture are varied I have made valuable contacts with other craftsmen and can also offer the following services.
- Clock movements restored and serviced
- Clock dials re-silvered
- Painted Clock dial restoration
- Canework and Rushing
- Japanning of surfaces
- Verre Eglomise panels
- Gilding
- Lacquering
- Modern upholstery repairs